Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Chevrolet introduced the second generation of the Equinox high-rider at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. Still, it wasn't an entirely new car.
GM was still in trouble due to the world financial crisis. Yet, it had to move on with what it had in its stores and parts bin. So, its engineers used the same Theta platform of the previous Equinox generation, strengthened it, and the design team created a new bodywork. Moreover, GM used some of its already developed and under-production engines and gearboxes to power it.
The design team had the most challenging task of creating a new bodywork for the Equinox while still relying on the same platform. Thus, it made a new front fascia that adopted a similar design language to the European Chevrolet Antara/Opel Captiva. The new design language also included the one-slat grille that sported the golden bow-tie badge in the middle and a few chromed trims on the lower bumper and the foglights' clusters. The raked-forward C-pillar was still present, like on its predecessor.
Inside, the Equinox featured a new dashboard with a binocular instrument cluster that combined curved lines and sharp angles in a new-edge-design styling. The same idea was applied to the vents. The front bucket seats were separated by a tall center console that hosted an armrest with a storage compartment and a couple of cup holders.
Under the hood, the base engine was the same 2.4-liter powerplant used on other GM products and, as an option, a 3.0-liter V6. Power went in all corners via a six-speed automatic transmission fitted as standard.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L AWD 6AT (185 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2384 cm3 |
Power: | 136 KW @ 6700 RPM 185 HP @ 6700 RPM 182 BHP @ 6700 RPM |
Torque: | 172 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM 233 Nm @ 4900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Vented Discs |
Rear: | Vented Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P225/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.9/62.1 in (1,598/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.5 in (2858 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 31.4 cuFT (889 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3777 lbs (1713 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5071 lbs (2300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L FWD 6AT (185 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2384 cm3 |
Power: | 136 KW @ 6700 RPM 185 HP @ 6700 RPM 182 BHP @ 6700 RPM |
Torque: | 172 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM 233 Nm @ 4900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Vented Discs |
Rear: | Vented Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P225/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.9/62.1 in (1,598/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.5 in (2858 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 31.4 cuFT (889 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3777 lbs (1713 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5071 lbs (2300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 AWD 6AT (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 6500 RPM 306 HP @ 6500 RPM 302 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 272 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 369 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Vented Discs |
Rear: | Vented Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.9/62.1 in (1,598/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.5 in (2858 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 31.4 cuFT (889 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3922 lbs (1779 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5300 lbs (2404 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 FWD 6AT (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 6500 RPM 306 HP @ 6500 RPM 302 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 272 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 369 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Vented Discs |
Rear: | Vented Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.9/62.1 in (1,598/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.5 in (2858 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 31.4 cuFT (889 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3922 lbs (1779 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5203 lbs (2360 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |